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UK bitesized confectionery market ‘thriving’, says Mars

Bitesize confectionery has seen 40% growth over the last four years in the UK and is now worth £550m ($859m), according to Mars which has launched its first share bag versions for its Twix and Mars brands.

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Mars and Nestlé adopt UK traffic light labels; Mondelez opts out

The UK's largest confectionery company, Mondelez International-owned Cadbury, has decided against signing up to the UK’s hybrid front of pack nutritional label as competitors Mars and Nestlé adopt the tags.

High Resolution Gravure printing marks confectionery industry debut

Kinnerton Confectionery has become the first to use High Resolution Gravure printing in the industry for its freshly launched Magnum, Cornetto and Mini Milk chocolates.

Mars Drinks eyes ‘huge potential’ in single-serve beverages after new functional coffee launch

Mars Drinks says it sees huge global potential for single-serve hot drinks machines and consumables in the high-growth office environment, and predicts ‘tremendous growth’ in emerging markets.

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An example of the solid equilateral triangle surrounding the 1 to 7 that defines the resin type used. Picture courtesy of ASTM

Chasing arrows when it comes to recycling? Not any more recommends standards panel from FoodProductionDaily.com

The “chasing arrows” symbol around the numbers which defines the resin used in a products packaging are to be dropped in favour of an equilateral triangle.

Suspension of licences for two Canadian firms

CFIA suspends operating licences of two firms from FoodQualityNews.com

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has stretched its regulatory muscle through suspending the licence of two firms.

Growth in Asian demand is sweet reward for NZ’s fruit exports from FoodNavigator-Asia.com

New Zealand’s Economic Development Ministry has released a report that suggests the country is on the way to becoming a major fresh fruit supplier to new markets in Asia.

The future of food retail: Dollar, natural, fresh, limited assortment and e-commerce? from FoodNavigator-USA.com

Traditional supermarkets continue to lose market share to non-traditional formats such as dollar stores, supercenters, fresh food specialists such as Whole Foods Market, natural stores, limited assortment players such as Aldi, wholesale clubs, and e-commerce. But what does this mean for food and beverage manufacturers?In a new report dubbed, 'The Future...

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Third party certification only way to combat cocoa child labor, says campaign group

Third party certification only way to combat cocoa child labor, says campaign group

Corporate sustainability programs do not go far enough to stamp out child labor on cocoa farms -...

Cocoa may help control diabetes, claims mice study

Cocoa may help control diabetes, claims mice study

Research by Penn State University has found that mice fed cocoa have a reduced risk of obesity-related...

Mars cocoa genome research no Monsanto GM moment
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Mars cocoa genome research no Monsanto GM moment

Mars' cocoa genome research has the potential to avert a cocoa crisis and could benefit farmers in the...

New method to measure chocolate’s cocoa content

New method to measure chocolate’s cocoa content

Researchers are touting a new process to measure the cocoa content of chocolate that requires no sample...

Wrigley develops gum sweetened with dried fruit powders

Wrigley develops gum sweetened with dried fruit powders

Using dried fruit powders to sweeten gum could be a natural alternative to sugar and may be...

Mars and Nestlé charged with chocolate price fixing in Canada

Mars and Nestlé charged with chocolate price fixing in Canada

Mars and Nestlé have been charged by the Canada’s competition watchdog for allegedly fixing the price of...

Halloren acquires stake in Belgian chocolatier Bouchard

Halloren acquires stake in Belgian chocolatier Bouchard

German firm Halloren has acquired a 50% stake in Belgian private label chocolate firm Bouchard to help...

Mondelez overhauls gum production as two sites close

Mondelez overhauls gum production as two sites close

Mondelez International plans to close gum factories in Lebanon and Morocco as it moves to consolidate production...